Plenty at stake as Toronto FC hosts Columbus Crew

So in terms of the playoff picture, this game could have huge implications.

The Italy global has been on sensational form for his side so far, featuring in 31 league matches, scoring 22 goals while managing to register a further 12 assists. And Columbus head coach Gregg Berhalter will do whatever he can to get his striker the trophy. “We think it’d be a great accomplishment for the team and for Kei individually”.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp looks to have been halted in his chase to sign Toronto FC star Sebastian Giovinco, according to reports from the Daily Star. “We need to have presence on him; we can’t allow him the freedom to run in the box”. “It’s not something that they can or will overturn”, Vanney said.

He later added: “Kei is always going to be lurking around the box, and drifting to the back post and attacking the goal”. Overall, the Crew deserve to be where they are in the table and a win at BMO would go a long way in improving their final position.

The former honour is firmly within Giovinco’s grasp as the season winds down. “The things that he’s accomplished-the goals that he’s scored, the goals that he’s set up-it’s been exciting to be part of it”, Vanney said. Aside from his skillset, the attitude has been absolutely top notch and to arrive from Rome and within hours be on the bench ready to play is a massive testament to him as a player and teammate.

The high point of his season might have come on Wednesday night when he scored a spectacular game-winning goal against the New York Red Bulls to help secure Toronto’s first berth in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Perquis was scheduled to have an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of the injury and just how much time he will miss.

His devastating form includes a nine minutes’ first-half hat trick against New York City FC. His expulsion means he’s suspended for Saturday. With Jozy Altidore out with a red card, what was a pleasant surprise was Hercules Gomez scoring against New York and offers a few confidence in finishing in front of goal.

Jonathan Osorio’s availability was also in doubt Friday after he was hit in the ear in the Red Bulls game, but captain Michael Bradley is expected back after missing Wednesday’s match with a mild groin injury.